PORT CHARLOTTE — The Rays optioned the core of what is expected to be the next wave of prospects to reach Tropicana Field when they sent SS Willy Adames, INF/OF Jake Bauers and INF Christian Arroyo to minor-league camp before Sunday's 6-5 loss to the visiting Twins.

The largest wave of cuts this spring was expected with today being an off day and the minor-league games beginning Wednesday.

"The underlying message is we think really highly of that group, and we're going to do everything we can to get them playing," Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "There's still some boxes that they can check in Triple A. We know they're very talented and they're going to help us here real soon."

While he felt his tempo on the mound improved, Faria remains disappointed with his results.

He allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits and two walks in 1 2/3 innings. That ran his totals to 12 hits, nine runs (eight earned) and five walks.

"When I get on the (stadium) mound, for whatever reason, I'm not putting it on the field, and it's driving me and everybody else crazy. Me the most, though," he said. "It's frustrating to do the work and get the results that you want when you're practicing it (in the bullpen) and you can't apply it when it actually matters. It's driving me nuts."

Game report

RHP Alex Colome retired the side in order with a pair of strikeouts during his lone inning and pronounced himself ready for the regular season. Cash said LHP Ryan Yarbrough was impressive while allowing two hits in his two innings. LHP Anthony Banda had a nice bounce-back outing when he allowed a hit in his two innings. He allowed four runs on two hits and three walks against the Orioles his last time out. SS Adeiny Hechavarria and RF Carlos Gomez had two hits each. 2B Kean Wong homered in the ninth.

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